Engineering Support - 3D Print Technician

Join a team shaping the future of aerospace innovation. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented 3D Print Technician to support the growing additive manufacturing needs of the Engines and Power Systems (E&PS) Design Plastic 3D Print Lab (DPPL).

In this role, you will operate and manage the 3D Print Lab supporting engineering teams across a variety of aerospace programs. You will transform digital CAD models into physical parts used for full-scale mockups, rapid prototyping, tooling, fit checks, maintainability assessments, and engineering demonstrations.

The successful candidate will serve as a key point of contact for 3D print requests, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery while maintaining laboratory equipment, materials, and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Additive Manufacturing Operations

• Operate and manage daily activities of the 3D Print Lab safely and efficiently.
• Convert engineering CAD models into physical parts through print preparation, build setup, material selection, printing, and post-processing.
• Review and prepare STL/CAD files for 3D printing using appropriate slicing and print-preparation software.
• Coordinate and prioritize 3D printing requests from multiple engineering teams and customers.

• Produce parts for: *

• Full-scale mockups
• Rapid prototypes
• Tooling and fixtures
• Fit and form validation
• Maintainability assessments
• Engineering demonstrations and reviews

Equipment & Lab Management

• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot 3D printers and related equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance to maximize equipment availability and print quality.
• Troubleshoot print issues and make adjustments to achieve desired part quality.
• Manage inventory of printing materials, consumables, and spare parts.
• Coordinate procurement activities and shipping of completed parts.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.

Engineering & Customer Support

• Support engineering teams with 3D printing and rapid prototyping needs.
• Communicate project status, timelines, and expectations throughout the print process.
• Provide responsive customer service to internal engineering customers.
• Coordinate multiple print requests while balancing priorities, deadlines, and available equipment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a hands-on technical environment.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn new software applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and resolve basic technical issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or vocational training in: *

• Engineering Technology
• Manufacturing Technology
• Mechanical Design
• Additive Manufacturing
• Or a related technical field.
• Experience operating or maintaining 3D printing equipment.
• Technician experience supporting engineering or manufacturing organizations.
• Experience working with CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Experience with 3D printing technologies such as FDM, SLA, PolyJet, or similar processes.
• Experience with 3D print preparation, slicing software, and post-processing techniques.
• Experience creating prototypes, fixtures, tooling, or engineering models.
• Familiarity with aerospace products, particularly gas turbine engines, is a plus.
• Understanding of engineering design, prototyping, and product development workflows.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with a focus on responsiveness and quality.

Top Must-Have Skills

• Experience operating or maintaining 3D printing equipment.
• Technician experience supporting engineering or manufacturing organizations.
• Experience working with CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of 3D printing processes such as FDM, SLA, or similar technologies.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software applications.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.

The staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times.